Arjanit Krasniqi (born 16 October 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Billericay Town on loan from National League South club Maidstone United. Born in England, he has represented Kosovo at youth level.

Arjanit Krasniqi
Personal information
Full name Arjanit Krasniqi[1]
Date of birth (1999-09-16) 16 September 1999 (age 25)[2]
Place of birth Westminster, England[3]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Billericay Town
(on loan from Maidstone United)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Waltham Forest 3 (0)
2018–2019 Colchester United 0 (0)
2019 Billericay Town 3 (0)
2020 SJK 0 (0)
2020SJK Akatemia 6 (0)
2020–2022 Braintree Town 29 (4)
2022 Dover Athletic 37 (0)
2022–2023 Chelmsford City 22 (3)
2023 Hemel Hempstead Town 17 (1)
2023–2024 Aveley 23 (1)
2024– Maidstone United 7 (0)
2024–Billericay Town (loan) 0 (0)
International career
Kosovo U19
Kosovo U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:18, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in England,[3] Krasniqi started his playing career with Waltham Forest during the 2017–18 campaign, before sealing a move to EFL club Colchester United in January 2018.[4] After just less than 18 months at the Essex-based side, Krasniqi was released at the end of his contract in June 2019.[5]

Following his release from Colchester, Krasniqi enjoyed a brief spell at fellow Essex team Billericay Town, before signing a two-year deal with Finnish side SJK in February 2020.[3] Later that month, he made his debut during a 1–0 defeat against KuPS in a Finnish Cup tie, replacing fellow Kosovan Anel Rashkaj with ten minutes remaining.[6] On 7 September 2020, Krasniqi's contract was terminated following his desire to return to his native England.[7]

Following his return to England, Krasniqi joined up with National League South side Braintree Town in October 2020, and made his debut during a 4–3 home defeat to Hemel Hempstead Town.[8] He made 35 appearances for the Iron, scoring seven goals.

In January 2022, Krasniqi signed for Dover Athletic on a non-contract basis.[9] Krasniqi signed a contract with the club following relegation at the end of the 2021–22 season.[10] On 28 December 2022, Krasniqi departed the club having had his contract terminated by mutual consent.[11]

On 31 December 2022, Krasniqi signed for Chelmsford City.[12]

On 7 July 2023, Krasniqi joined Hemel Hempstead Town.[13]

In December 2023, Krasniqi signed for Aveley.[14]

In June 2024, Krasniqi joined fellow National League South side Maidstone United.[15] On 7 November 2024, he returned to Isthmian League Premier Division side Billericay Town on a three-month loan deal.[16]

International career

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Krasniqi has represented Kosovo at under-19 and under-21 levels.[9]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2021–22 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Waltham Forest 2017–18[17] Essex Senior League 3 0 1 0 1[a] 0 5 0
Colchester United 2017–18[2] League Two 0 0 0 0
2018–19[2] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Billericay Town 2019–20[18] National League South 3 0 3 0 2[b] 0 8 0
SJK 2020[2] Veikkausliiga 0 0 2 0 2 0
SJK Akatemia 2020[2] Ykkönen 6 0 0 0 6 0
Braintree Town 2020–21[2] National League South 10 2 2[c] 1 12 3
2021–22[2] National League South 19 2 1 0 3[d] 2 23 4
Total 29 4 1 0 0 0 5 3 35 7
Dover Athletic 2021–22[2] National League 18 0 18 0
Career total 59 4 7 0 0 0 8 3 74 7
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Vase
  2. ^ One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance in Essex Senior Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
  4. ^ Two appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance in Essex Senior Cup

References

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  1. ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists". EFL. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Soccerway – Arjanit Krasniqi". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Arjanit Krasniqi SJK-paitaan" (in Finnish). Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Colchester move for Waltham Forest midfielder Krasniqi". Non League Daily. 2 February 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "U23s Players To Leave The U's". Colchester United F.C. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  6. ^ "KuPS vs. SJK". Soccerway. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Arjanit Krasniqi ei jatka SJK:ssa" (in Finnish). Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Braintree Town vs. Hemel Hempstead Town". Soccerway. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  9. ^ a b MIDFIELDER JOINS WHITES, Dover Athletic FC
  10. ^ "KRASNIQI RETURNS". www.doverathletic.com. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  11. ^ "KRASNIQI DEPARTS". www.doverathletic.com. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Arjanit Krasniqi joins the Clarets". Chelmsford City F.C. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  13. ^ Chelmsford City F.C. [@OfficialClarets] (7 July 2023). "Midfielder Arjanit Krasniqi has today completed a move to Hemel Hempstead Town" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Arjanit Krasniqi Signs For Aveley". Aveley F.C. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  15. ^ "The man in charge signs Arj". maidstoneunited.co.uk. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  16. ^ @BTFC (7 November 2024). "Welcome to New Lodge, Arjanit Krasniqi ✍️ The Club are delighted to confirm the return of @AKrasniqi23 on a three-month loan deal from Maidstone United 🔹 #BTFC | 🤝 @ASkinnerWealth" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Arjanit Krasniqi - Walthamstow Football Club". Walthamstow F.C. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  18. ^ "Arjanit Krasniqi Profile". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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